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A mahogany and mahogany veneered tea table, Louis XVI, attributed to Adam Weisweiler
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany, metal
- Haut. 79,5 cm, diam. 92 cm ; height 31¼in., diam 36¼in.
the circular top with an adjustable central galleried circular tray, on four fluted baluster shaped legs ending in tapered feet, united by a shaped central stem and stretcher
Literature
Literature references:
P. Lemonnier, Weisweiler, Paris, 1983
P. Lemonnier, Weisweiler, Paris, 1983
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Overall fair condition. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. The veneer is sunfaded, especially to both circular tops. It is sun faded. There are cracks to the mahogany tops, with restoration. The construction is firm. Elegant model.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This type of table was fashionable during the late 18th century, with the Mesangère retail catalogue reproducing a similar mechanical table atop a central support and a tripod base. Adam Weisweiler was partial to this model which was directly influenced by British cabinetmaking. A fair number of tea tables stamped or attributed to Weisweiler are known:
One with an Aleppo breccia marble top, stamped and illustrated in E. Schlumberger, Le pavillion de musique de Madame (Madame’s music pavilion), Connaissance des arts (French art journal), no. 266, March 1964 then auctioned, Pierre Cardin Rémy Le Fur, 17 June 2008, lot 94.
Another example stamped and from the former Seligman Collection, reproduced in C. Frégnac, Les styles français (French styles), Paris, 1975, p.127, no. 6.
One example illustrated in P. Lemonnier op.cit. p. 94.
Another auctioned at Ader Picard Tajan firm, Paris, 26 November 1974, lot 99.
One was formerly in the Petavel Collection, Christie's London, 25 March 1971, lot 84.
These last four examples are virtually identical to the present table, however with a slight variation to the base of the support and on the perforated sections along the cross-bar. One was auctioned Sotheby's Paris, 14 April 2010, lot 137.
One with an Aleppo breccia marble top, stamped and illustrated in E. Schlumberger, Le pavillion de musique de Madame (Madame’s music pavilion), Connaissance des arts (French art journal), no. 266, March 1964 then auctioned, Pierre Cardin Rémy Le Fur, 17 June 2008, lot 94.
Another example stamped and from the former Seligman Collection, reproduced in C. Frégnac, Les styles français (French styles), Paris, 1975, p.127, no. 6.
One example illustrated in P. Lemonnier op.cit. p. 94.
Another auctioned at Ader Picard Tajan firm, Paris, 26 November 1974, lot 99.
One was formerly in the Petavel Collection, Christie's London, 25 March 1971, lot 84.
These last four examples are virtually identical to the present table, however with a slight variation to the base of the support and on the perforated sections along the cross-bar. One was auctioned Sotheby's Paris, 14 April 2010, lot 137.